Fistly, watching and listening to Frank McCourt has really helped me break the notion of 'I'd teach the way I was taught'. Additionally, I respectfully disagree with the idea of taking things personally. I don't recommend being hard on oneself, but sometimes it helps to self-reflect such as asking oneself "Am I too easy", "Am I too difficult", etc. As a result, we, as teachers, can inquire, hence improve our teaching style and teaching approach.
Lastly, I found it really fascinating that he'd let his students vent which would automatically diffuse them. It's an effective way to deal with teenagers. I'm considering applying this idea to my teaching, as it would allow me to see where my students stand, what their problems are, and most importantly I want to make Math engaging and relevant.
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